Director, Market Access Strategy & Private Payers
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Job Location:
Mississauga - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction to role:
Are you ready to redefine market access strategies in a rapidly evolving landscape As the Director of Market Access Strategy for AstraZeneca youll be at the forefront of designing and driving integrated strategies to optimize access for our diverse portfolios. With global pricing and geopolitical dynamics reshaping the Canadian access landscape this role is pivotal in ensuring continued patient access to innovative medicines. Youll lead AstraZeneca Canadas Private Payer strategy engaging with insurers industry associations and key stakeholders to develop mutually beneficial models. As a senior representative on leadership teams youll guide access strategy from early development through launch and lifecycle management collaborating across functions to drive our access objectives.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the design and execution of AstraZenecas market access strategies to optimize reimbursement for the CRVM R&I V&I and early asset portfolios.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive Private Payer Engagement Strategy ensuring alignment with AstraZenecas vision and effective engagement with private payer stakeholders.
- Build and cultivate a high-performing Market Access strategy team founded on AstraZenecas values fostering an innovative and results-driven culture.
- Ensure full commercial alignment on strategic priorities as a critical member of leadership teams.
- Articulate access strategies with clarity to senior leaders securing alignment on key priorities and investments.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and leader with vision across the organization and external payer community.
- Build organizational confidence and readiness for future shifts in payer expectations and access pathways.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Education: Advanced degree (MSc MBA or equivalent) in health economics business or life sciences.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in Market Access Pricing or HEOR within the pharmaceutical industry with demonstrated success securing market access across multiple therapeutic areas.
- Canadian Market Expertise: Deep understanding of CADTH pCPA INESSS and the private payer ecosystem; direct leadership of private payer/reimbursement strategies is an asset.
- Strategy and Execution: Proven ability to design and execute innovative payer strategies that deliver measurable business impact; adept at leading change through ambiguity in a matrixed environment.
- Leadership: Track record of building mentoring and inspiring high-performing teams; effectively leads as a central hub managing dependencies across specialized teams.
- Influence and Communication: Outstanding written verbal and presentation skills; simplifies complexity and builds alignment across partners; influences at all organizational levels.
- Operating Style: High sense of urgency adaptability and ability to quickly assess complex challenges and drive organizational alignment across functions!
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
At AstraZeneca we play a crucial role in making our pipeline accessible to patients. Our research-driven approach means theres always something new to work onnew indications and securing access for new medicines. Our forward-looking mindset helps us spot opportunities early and approach access sustainably. We thrive on autonomy and collaboration combining expertise from across the business to innovate and challenge traditional methods. If you enjoy exploring new solutions and leading change in the healthcare ecosystem this is the place for you.
Ready to lead innovative value strategies Apply now to join AstraZenecas dynamic team!
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing .
Date Posted
24-Nov-2025Closing Date
11-Dec-2025AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Leadership Experience
- Management Consulting
- Analytics
About Company
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, ... View more
